Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc (RRGB)

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. ANNOUNCES TWO ADDITIONAL REFRANCHISING AGREEMENTSJune 15, 2026 4:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) Red Robin Announces the Sale of 86 Restaurants for $72.5 million to Support "First Choice Plan"ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a casual dining restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced it has entered into two separate refranchising agreements with experienced multi-unit restaurant operators for the sale of 86 company-owned units for $72.5 million. These units will continue operating under the same Red Robin brand guests love and trust.Under the terms of the agreements and following closing, the new franchisees will acquire and operate restaurants in the following markets:Op Burgers, LLC will acquire 69 units based in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia for $62.5 million.Kuber Oregon, LLC and Kuber Washington, LLC ("Kuber") will acquire 17 units based in Oregon and Washington for $10 million.These transactions follow the recent announcement of a refranchise transaction of 30 locations to Evergreen Dining, LLC announced on May 28, 2026. Together, these three transactions (which remain subject to customary due diligence, adjustments, and closing conditions) represent a combined transaction value of approximately $96 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from these transactions to pay down outstanding debt and execute on the refinancing priorities outlined in its "First Choice Plan."Dave Pace, Red Robin's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "Strengthening our financial foundation remains a key priority for the Red Robin team and these transactions are a major step forward toward achieving our goal. Our partnerships with Op Burgers and Kuber introduce experienced operators into the Red Robin system. These teams bring proven track records of delivering exceptional guest experiences and the demonstrated ability to grow into the future."Pace continued, "These new partnerships with Op Burgers, Kuber, and Evergreen Dining will provide Red Robin with the financial flexibility needed to reduce debt, support our refinancing objectives and accelerate investment system-wide. I look forward to what we will accomplish together for the benefit of our guests, team members and investors."Op Burgers said, "We have long been impressed by Red Robin's commitment to great food and great service. We look forward to partnering with the dedicated team members at each location to strengthen and expand their position as the First Choice in these communities."Kuber said, "Sharing meals is the best way to bring people together. We have always admired Red Robin's commitment to fostering the community spirit at each of its restaurants. We are excited to work together with these talented teams to welcome even more guests to these Pacific Northwest locations."These transactions are expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary due diligence, adjustments, and closing conditions. Further details are available in the Company's Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expects to update guidance following the close of these transactions.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®! About Op Burgers
Op Burgers is a portfolio company of Alexandrite Management, a special situations private investment firm focused on building and growing enduring, profitable companies. Op Burgers' management team are experienced multi-unit restaurant operators who are highly familiar with the restaurant and franchisee landscapes in these regions.About Kuber 
Kuber Management team is led by Aman Sharma, a seasoned franchise operator with a proven track record in the hospitality, travel center, and food service sectors. He possesses extensive experience in establishing and scaling multiple brands and businesses from inception in multiple states.Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this press release regarding the transactions, including the anticipated timing and completion of the transactions; the Company's intended use of proceeds; the operation of the restaurants as franchised locations following closing; and all other statements that are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook," or "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to the following: the possibility that conditions to the closing of the transactions are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the possibility of changes in the anticipated timing for closing the transactions; the Company's ability to successfully complete tactical refranchising initiatives and on favorable terms; the possibility that the Company may not fully realize the projected benefits of the transactions, including the amount and anticipated use of proceeds; business disruption during the pendency of or following the transactions; the impact of the transactions on the Company's relationships with employees, franchisees, suppliers, landlords, and other third parties; the ability to extend or refinance maturing indebtedness; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; the ability to service debt and comply with credit facility covenants; costs associated with lease obligations, including potential contingent lease liability; changes in consumer behavior or preference; geographic concentration in the Western United States; and actions taken by franchisees that could harm the Company's business or reputation. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements and risk factors described from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-robin-gourmet-burgers-inc-announces-two-additional-refranchising-agreements-302800693.htmlSOURCE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Original: RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. ANNOUNCES TWO ADDITIONAL REFRANCHISING AGREEMENTS

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. ANNOUNCES REFRANCHISING AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT "FIRST CHOICE PLAN"May 28, 2026 4:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) Proceeds from Sale of 30 Units to Pay Down Debt and Execute "First Choice Plan" PrioritiesRed Robin to Receive $23.5 Million in CashENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced the sale of 30 units to Evergreen Dining LLC, an experienced multi-unit restaurant operator. These units, which are based in Washington and Western Idaho, will continue operating under the same Red Robin brand guests love and trust.Under the terms of the agreement, Red Robin will receive $23.5 million in cash. The Company intends to use the proceeds from this transaction primarily to pay down outstanding debt while continuing to execute on the priorities outlined in its "First Choice Plan."Evergreen Dining's principals have run more than 100 restaurants across multiple national brands over nearly three decades. With more than 1,200 employees across their operating entities and a support center providing accounting, HR, IT, marketing, payroll, purchasing, and real estate services, the team brings organizational depth to support the 30 Red Robin locations from day one.Dave Pace, Red Robin's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "Since launching our First Choice Plan last year, we have been focused on finding franchise partners who share our values and commitment to delighting guests. We are confident Evergreen Dining is the right partner to accelerate growth at these locations while also helping us strengthen our balance sheet, improve our capital structure, and enhance our financial flexibility as we evaluate potential refinancing partners. This exciting next chapter with Evergreen Dining would not have been possible without our talented team members who have worked tirelessly to execute on our First Choice Plan and help us strengthen our competitive position."Evergreen Dining said, "Red Robin has been bringing Washingtonians and Idahoans together for moments of connection since 1969. We look forward to partnering with the talented teams in each location to solidify Red Robin's position as the First Choice in these communities, while still offering the same juicy burgers, bottomless fries and exceptional hospitality guests have enjoyed for almost six decades."The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company expects to update guidance following the close of the transaction. Further details are available in the Company's Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Parties who may be interested in exploring other franchising opportunities with Red Robin should contact Red Robin's advisors, Brookwood Associates.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®! About Evergreen Dining LLC
Evergreen Dining LLC is a Washington State limited liability company formed to acquire and operate 30 Red Robin restaurants in Washington and Western Idaho. Its principals are experienced multi-unit franchise operators who have operated more than 100 restaurants across multiple national brands over nearly three decades. Evergreen Dining is supported by a support center providing accounting, HR, IT, marketing, payroll, purchasing, and real estate services, more than 1,200 employees across its operating entities, and established relationships with institutional lenders.Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this press release regarding the transaction, including the anticipated timing and completion of the transaction; the Company's intended use of net proceeds; the operation of the restaurants as franchised locations following closing; and all other statements that are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook," or "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to the following: the possibility that conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the possibility of changes in the anticipated timing for closing the transaction; the Company's ability to successfully complete tactical refranchising initiatives and on favorable terms; the possibility that the Company may not fully realize the projected benefits of the transaction, including the anticipated use of net proceeds; business disruption during the pendency of or following the transaction; the impact of the transaction on the Company's relationships with employees, franchisees, suppliers, landlords, and other third parties; the ability to extend or refinance maturing indebtedness; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; the ability to service debt and comply with credit facility covenants; costs associated with lease obligations, including potential contingent lease liability; changes in consumer behavior or preference; geographic concentration in the Western United States; and actions taken by franchisees that could harm the Company's business or reputation. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements and risk factors described from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-robin-gourmet-burgers-inc-announces-refranchising-agreement-to-support-first-choice-plan-302784920.htmlSOURCE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Original: RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. ANNOUNCES REFRANCHISING AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT "FIRST CHOICE PLAN"

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 19, 2026May 19, 2026 4:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a casual dining restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 19, 2026.Chief Executive Officer Comments"During the first quarter of 2026, we delivered continued progress in traffic trends and restaurant-level profitability at levels we haven't achieved in several years, reflecting the growing momentum behind our First Choice strategic plan," said Dave Pace, Red Robin's President and Chief Executive Officer."This performance was driven by the successful launch of our new menu, which reflects a sharper focus on innovation, craveability, and value, along with targeted marketing investments that amplified awareness of our Big Yummm value platform and strengthened guest engagement through more personalized outreach. At the same time, we continued to improve restaurant operations by driving labor efficiencies, simplifying execution, and empowering our Managing Partners to deliver a better overall guest experience."First Quarter 2026 Financial Summary:The following table presents financial results for the fiscal first quarter 2026, compared to results from the same period in 2025 ($ in millions except per share data):

Sixteen Weeks Ended

April 19, 2026
April 20, 2025Total revenues
$                       378.3
$                       392.4Restaurant revenues
$                       371.1
$                       385.8Comparable restaurant revenue(1)
(0.6) %
3.2 %




Income (loss) from operations
$                           5.5
$                           9.1Income (loss) from operations as a percent of total revenues
1.5 %
2.3 %




Restaurant Level Operating Profit(2)
$                         54.8
$                         55.0Restaurant Level Operating Profit Margin(2)
14.8 %
14.3 %




Net income (loss)
$                          (2.2)
$                           1.2Adjusted EBITDA(2)
$                         27.3
$                         27.9




Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$                        (0.12)
$                         0.07Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted(2)
$                         0.13
$                         0.19

(1) Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated for at least 18 months as of the beginning of the period presented, excluding the impact of deferred loyalty revenue.(2) See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results" for more details.First Quarter 2026 CommentaryComparable restaurant revenue decreased 0.6%. This included a 1.6% decrease in guest traffic, and a 1.0% increase in average guest check.Restaurant level operating profit margin of 14.8%, a 50 basis point improvement from the first quarter of 2025. This improvement was primarily driven by higher average guest check and the benefits of efficiency initiatives offsetting the impact of inflation and lower guest traffic.Adjusted EBITDA of $27.3 million, a 2.1% decrease from the first quarter of 2025. This decrease was driven by increased marketing costs, partially offset by general and administrative efficiencies.Balance Sheet and LiquidityAs of April 19, 2026, the Company had outstanding borrowings under its credit facility of $175.7 million and liquidity of approximately $40.8 million, including cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under its credit facility.Outlook for Fiscal 2026 and Guidance PolicyThe Company is reaffirming its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance, presented below. The projections are as of this date and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement this information.Comparable Restaurant Revenue growth, excluding deferred loyalty revenue, of 0.5% to 1.5%;Restaurant level operating profit of approximately 13.0%;Adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $73 million;Capital expenditures of $25 million to $30 million.Providing income (loss) from operations and net income (loss) guidance is potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting event-driven transactional and other non-core operating items. As such, we do not present a reconciliation of forecasted non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures.Investor Conference Call and WebcastRed Robin will host an investor conference call to discuss its first quarter of 2026 results, and outlook for fiscal 2026 today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-689-8560, which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call Me. The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start.A replay will be available from approximately two hours after the end of the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the conference ID is 13759219. The replay will be available through Tuesday, May 26, 2026.The call will be webcast live and later archived from the Company's Investor Relations website.Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!Forward-Looking StatementsForward-looking statements in this press release and in today's conference call regarding the Company's future performance; our "First Choice" plan, growing momentum, and the anticipated impacts thereof; our expectations about pricing and average check size; anticipated capital deployment initiatives; our targeted marketing strategy and ability to drive sales and traffic; our capital structure initiatives including refinancing and refranchising; our ability to gain and sustain efficiency in our G&A, labor, and operations to deliver growth in profitability; changes to our restaurant portfolio; our restaurant refresh program and technology investments; and statements under the heading "Outlook for Fiscal 2026 and Guidance Policy," including with respect to comparable restaurant revenue growth, restaurant level operating profit, capital expenditures and Adjusted EBITDA; and all other statements that are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook" or "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to the following: the effectiveness of the Company's strategic initiatives, including our "First Choice" plan, labor and service models, and operational improvement initiatives and our ability to execute on such strategic initiatives; the global and domestic economic and geopolitical environment; our ability to effectively compete in the industry and attract and retain guests; our ability to extend or refinance our maturing indebtedness; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; our ability to service our debt and comply with the covenants in our credit facility; a privacy or security breach or a failure of our information technology systems; the effectiveness and timing of the Company's marketing and branding strategies and impact on reputation, including the loyalty program and social media platforms; changes in consumer preferences; costs associated with our lease obligations, including those incurred through closures and sale-leaseback transactions, as well as potential contingent lease liability; changes in cost and availability of commodities and the uncertain impact of tariffs or other potential disruptions in the supply chain; interruptions in the delivery of food and other products from third parties; pricing increases and labor costs; changes in consumer behavior or preference; aging technology infrastructure; our ability to successfully complete tactical refranchising initiatives and on favorable terms; maintaining and improving our existing restaurants; potential acquisitions, dispositions, or refranchising of our restaurants; our geographic concentration in the Western United States; the retention of our management team; our compensation strategy including availability of equity-based compensation for our management team; our ability to recruit, staff, train, and retain our workforce; operating conditions, including adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, and other events affecting the regions where our restaurants are operated; actions taken by our franchisees that could harm our business or reputation; negative publicity regarding food safety or health concerns; protection of our intellectual property rights; changes in laws and regulations affecting the operation of our restaurants; volatility in our stock price; and an increase in litigation or legal claims by team members, franchisees, customers, vendors, stockholders, and others. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements and risk factors described from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Comparable Restaurant Revenue The following table presents the percentage change in comparable restaurant revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2026:
Increase (Decrease) Versus Prior Year
Sixteen Weeks EndedSixteen Weeks Ended
April 19, 2026April 20, 2025Guest traffic(1.6) %(3.5) %Average guest check1.0 %6.7 %Total change in comparable restaurant revenue(0.6) %3.2 % RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(In thousands, except per share data)(Unaudited)


Sixteen Weeks Ended

April 19, 2026
April 20, 2025Revenues:



Restaurant revenue
$                      371,101
$                      385,809Franchise revenue
4,932
4,489Other revenue
2,228
2,053Total revenues
$                      378,261
$                      392,351Costs and expenses:



Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately
below):



Cost of sales
$                        86,600
$                        88,028Labor
132,393
143,058Other operating
65,704
67,532Occupancy
31,645
32,197Depreciation and amortization
15,263
15,434General and administrative
23,092
26,989Selling
13,247
9,376Other (gains) charges, net
4,830
676Total costs and expenses
$                      372,774
$                      383,290




Income (loss) from operations
$                          5,487
$                          9,061Other (income) expense:



Interest expense
$                          7,772
$                          8,066Interest (income) and other, net
(136)
(251)Total other expenses, net
$                          7,636
$                          7,815Income (loss) before income taxes
$                        (2,149)
$                          1,246Income tax (benefit) expense
$                               29
$                               (3)Net income (loss)
$                        (2,178)
$                          1,249Income (loss) per share:



Basic
$                          (0.12)
$                            0.07Diluted
$                          (0.12)
$                            0.07Weighted average shares outstanding:



Basic
18,120
17,546Diluted
18,120
18,302 RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In thousands, except per share amounts)(Unaudited)

April 19, 2026
December 28, 2025Assets:



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                   24,275
$                   19,924Accounts receivable, net
13,401
19,441Inventories
24,945
25,729Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13,813
14,234Restricted cash
9,647
9,615  Total current assets
$                   86,081
$                   88,943Property and equipment, net
150,145
158,105Operating lease assets, net
288,279
295,996Intangible assets, net
8,650
9,155Assets held for sale
2,263
2,263Other assets, net
8,427
9,065  Total assets
$                 543,845
$                 563,527Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit):



Current liabilities:



Accounts payable
$                   30,860
$                   31,391Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities
39,076
44,039Unearned revenue
16,838
27,287Current portion of operating lease liabilities
49,949
49,111Accrued liabilities and other
47,964
46,801  Total current liabilities
$                 184,687
$                 198,629Long-term debt
171,149
164,741Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities
288,160
300,055Other non-current liabilities
6,504
6,450  Total liabilities
$                 650,500
$                 669,875Stockholders' equity (deficit):



Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 22,050 shares issued; 18,252 and 18,009
shares outstanding as of April 19, 2026 and December 28, 2025
$                          22
$                          22Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of April
19, 2026 and December 28, 2025
—
—Treasury stock 3,798 and 4,041 shares, at cost, as of April 19, 2026 and December 28, 2025
(134,573)
(143,247)Paid-in capital
206,377
213,180Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(60)
(60)Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
(178,421)
(176,243)  Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
$               (106,655)
$               (106,348)Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
$                 543,845
$                 563,527Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP ResultsIn addition to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") throughout this press release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP measures, which present operating results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP and include the following: (i) Restaurant level operating profit, (ii) net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), (iii) adjusted EBITDA, and (iv) adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income per share - diluted.We believe that our use of non-GAAP financial measures permits investors to assess the operating performance of our business relative to our performance based on GAAP results and relative to other companies within the restaurant industry by isolating the effects of certain items that may vary from period to period without correlation to core operating performance or that vary widely among similar companies. Management believes this supplemental information will assist with comparisons of past and future financial results against the present financial results presented herein.Restaurant Level Operating ProfitThe Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise revenue and other revenue, plus other (gains) charges, net, selling, general and administrative, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes costs associated with selling, general and administrative functions, as well as other (gains) charges, net because these costs are non-operating and therefore not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income (loss) from operations as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.The following table reconciles income (loss) from operations to restaurant level operating profit in thousands and in percent of total revenue for the period presented:
Sixteen Weeks Ended
April 19, 2026
April 20, 2025Income (loss) from operations$     5,487
1.5 %
$   9,061
2.3 %







Less:






Franchise revenue and other revenue$     7,160
1.9 %
$   6,542
1.6 %







Add:






Other (gains) charges, net$     4,830
1.3 %
$      676
0.2 %General and administrative23,092
6.1
26,989
6.9Selling13,247
3.5
9,376
2.4Depreciation and amortization15,263
4.0
15,434
3.9Restaurant level operating profit$   54,759
14.8 %
$ 54,994
14.3 %







Income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total revenues1.5 %


2.3 %

Restaurant level operating profit margin (as a percentage of restaurant revenue)14.8 %


14.3 %

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAWe define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA, further adjusted to exclude the impact of non-operating items including changes in estimates, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains (losses) on restaurant sales, severance and executive transition costs, stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash or discrete items. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental measures of our performance that we believe gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company.The following table reconciles net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA in thousands for the period presented:
Sixteen Weeks Ended
April 19, 2026
April 20, 2025Net income (loss) as reported$                        (2,178)
$                          1,249Interest expense, net(1)7,704
7,964Income tax (benefit) expense29
(3)Depreciation and amortization15,263
15,434EBITDA$                        20,818
$                        24,644



Stock-based compensation expense(2)$                          1,664
$                          2,589Other (gains) charges, net:


Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net$                          1,753
$                             210Gain on sale of restaurant property—
(1,137)Severance and executive transition70
880Litigation contingencies87
12Asset disposal and other, net2,920
711Adjusted EBITDA$                        27,312
$                        27,909

(1) Interest expense, net was comprised of interest expense and interest income, the latter of which was included in interest (income) and other, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).(2) Consisted of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards including phantom awards that may be settled in stock or cash at the Company's option and stock appreciation rights, which are settled in cash.Adjusted Net Income (loss) Per Diluted ShareWe define adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share as net income (loss) excluding the impact of non-operating items including changes in estimates, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains (losses) on restaurant sales, severance and executive transition costs, stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash or discrete items; net of income tax impacts. Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted is a supplemental measure of our performance that we believe gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company.The following table reconciles net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted for the period presented:

Sixteen Weeks Ended(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
April 19, 2026
April 20, 2025Net income (loss) as reported
$                        (2,178)
$                          1,249Stock-based compensation expense(1)
1,664
2,589Other (gains) charges, net:



 Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net
1,753
210 Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(1,137) Severance and executive transition
70
880 Litigation contingencies
87
12 Asset disposal and other, net
2,920
711Income tax effect(2)
(1,688)
(849)Adjusted net income (loss)
$                          2,628
$                          3,665




Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share:



Net income (loss) as reported
$                          (0.12)
$                            0.07Stock-based compensation expense(1)
0.08
0.14Other (gains) charges, net:



 Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net
0.09
0.01 Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(0.06) Severance and executive transition
—
0.05 Litigation contingencies
—
— Asset disposal and other, net
0.16
0.03Income tax effect(2)
(0.08)
(0.05)Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted
$                            0.13
$                            0.19




Weighted average shares outstanding:



Basic
18,120
17,546Diluted(3)
20,478
18,302

(1) Consists of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards including phantom awards that may be settled in stock or cash at the Company's option and stock appreciation rights, which are settled in cash.(2) Assumed a 26% income tax rate, representing a blended average of federal and state statutory rates.(3) Dilutive securities were included in the computation of adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted for the sixteen weeks ended April 19, 2026, because the Company reported an adjusted net income for the period. This differs from the GAAP net income (loss) per share - diluted calculation seen on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as the Company reported a net loss for the sixteen weeks ended April 19, 2026.  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-robin-gourmet-burgers-inc-reports-results-for-the-fiscal-first-quarter-ended-april-19-2026-302776647.htmlSOURCE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Original: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 19, 2026

Red Robin Shakes Up World Cocktail Day with New Summer Beverage LineupMay 13, 2026 8:17 AM
PR Newswire (US) Five new margaritas and cocktails bring tropical flavors and a splash of fun just in time for summer sippin'ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) is raising a glass this World Cocktail Day with the debut of its new summer beverage menu, arriving at all Red Robin restaurants on May 18. Guests can sip, relax and escape, with Red Robin's new lineup of handcrafted margaritas, tropical cocktails and refreshing mocktails that serve up instant vacation-in-a-glass vibes for every dining occasion. At the center of the new beverage menu is a playful twist on the iconic Freckled Lemonade as it gets a boozy upgrade with the Freckled Strawberry Daiquirita, a creative mashup of a margarita and daiquiri, featuring Espolòn® Reposado Tequila, Bacardi® Superior Rum, strawberries, agave and lime. The drink delivers the YUMMM® with a juicy, fruit-forward cocktail that's both tasty and fun, available on the rocks or frozen. Guests can also enjoy a take on a fan-favorite remix with the Spiked Freckled Lemonade, now available for just $6*. Made with Svedka® Citron Vodka, Minute Maid® Lemonade and strawberries that come together in a bright, easygoing option that delivers something fun and light without stretching the budget.Building on America's growing love of tequila, Red Robin continues to raise the bar with high-quality spirits at an approachable price guests can enjoy with the introduction of Teremana® Reposado Tequila, a premium small-batch spirit founded by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Introducing the Watermelon Dragon Fruit Margarita, a vibrant blend of Teremana® Reposado Tequila, Cointreau®, agave, lime, dragon fruit and watermelon purée, finished with a zesty Tajin rim resulting in a colorful crowd-pleaser with a sweet-and-tangy balance made for warm-weather cravings. For guests who enjoy a little heat with their sip, the Jalapeño Heat Margarita is a sweet-heat combination of Espolòn® Reposado Tequila, Cointreau®, agave, lime and jalapeño with a Tajin® rim, sweetened with passion fruit and mango for a bright, spicy finish."Our new beverages are all about making every visit feel a little more like a getaway," said Brian Sullivan, executive chef and vice president of Culinary & Beverage Innovation at Red Robin. "We leaned into bright, juicy flavors that pair perfectly with our menu and bring a little extra fun to the table. Made with quality ingredients and priced right, these new beverages make it easy for guests to treat themselves."Rounding out the cocktails is the Captain Colada, a tropical escape featuring Smirnoff® No. 21 Vodka, Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum, coconut, pineapple and a Myers's® Dark Rum float, bringing a drink that's laid-back and full of flavor.As a leader in non-alcoholic bottomless drink options, Red Robin is also expanding its dirty soda lineup with the addition of the Island Breeze Dirty Soda. Combining Sprite®, pineapple and coconut topped with cold foam and a cherry, it delivers a creamy, tropical twist – and yes, it's bottomless.The new beverages are sure to get guests into summer mode with no vacation required. Toast to warmer weather and join Red Robin Royalty® rewards program today to start earning rewards for every dollar spent on eligible purchases.To learn more about these new drinks and find their nearest location, guests can visit redrobin.com.*Must be 21 years or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Price excludes tax and gratuity.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® Pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® rewards program today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®! View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-robin-shakes-up-world-cocktail-day-with-new-summer-beverage-lineup-302770241.htmlSOURCE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Original: Red Robin Shakes Up World Cocktail Day with New Summer Beverage Lineup

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Release Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results on May 19, 2026May 5, 2026 4:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced it will release financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2026 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after the market close, followed by a conference call to discuss these results at 4:30 p.m. ET.The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-689-8560 which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call Me™.The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start.A replay will be available from approximately two hours after the end of the conference call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the conference ID is 13759219. The replay will be available through Tuesday, May 26, 2026.The call will be webcast live and later archived from the Company's Investor Relations website.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®! View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/red-robin-gourmet-burgers-inc-to-release-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-results-on-may-19-2026-302762697.htmlSOURCE Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Original: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Release Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results on May 19, 2026

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. APPOINTS MARK GRAFF AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERApril 29, 2026 4:10 PM
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) today announced that it has appointed Mark Graff as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4. Graff succeeds Chris Meyer, who joined the company as Interim Chief Financial Officer in December 2025.







"The appointment of Mark Graff represents an important step forward for our organization. With his experience in financial strategy and operational excellence, Mark will play a key role in shaping our future and advancing our strategic priorities," said Dave Pace, President and CEO of Red Robin. "We look forward to the leadership and perspective he will bring as we continue to execute on our First Choice Plan."Pace added, "I also want to extend my sincere thanks to Chris Meyer for stepping out of retirement to serve in an interim capacity and for providing continuity and steady leadership to our finance team and the entire organization as we conducted a thorough search for the right long-term candidate."With more than a decade at Bloomin' Brands, Graff brings deep financial expertise and direct operational leadership to Red Robin. Most recently, he served as President of Bonefish Grill and Fine Dining, where he led a $900M business across more than 220 restaurants. Over the course of his tenure at Bloomin' Brands, Graff held senior leadership roles across finance, strategy and investor relations, as well as leading global business development, capital planning and merger & acquisition initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked at Deloitte Consulting and at Raymond James in investment banking. He holds a bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University."I'm honored to join Red Robin and look forward to partnering with the leadership team to maintain a strong focus on the company's financial foundation, support its strategic priorities and drive sustainable, long-term growth," said Graff.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos Pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!



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Double the Beef, Double the Cheese, Double the YUMMM®: Red Robin Introduces New Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders Made with King's Hawaiian® Rolls for a Limited TimeApril 13, 2026 8:17 AM
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To celebrate the launch of the new Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders, Red Robin will offer a one-day-only Sky-High Towering Trio Meal Deal for $20 on April 20ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For too long, burger sliders have meant small, thin and unsatisfying, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) has had it. On April 20, Red Robin is leading the rebellion against mini patties and poor presentation by introducing its newest innovation, Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders. The new menu item delivers an over-the-top dining experience designed for guests to indulge unapologetically. Available at participating locations nationwide.







"Some places serve sliders with mini patties and a morsel of cheese, but at Red Robin, we are redefining sliders," said Brian Sullivan, executive chef and vice president of Culinary & Beverage Innovation of Red Robin. "Our sliders are bigger, juicier and unmistakably different, featuring double beef patties, double cheese and fan-favorite King's Hawaiian® Rolls, served stacked on our iconic tower. It's a bold new slider experience that's turning heads and making guests say, 'Wait, I want that!'"Far from your average slider, Red Robin's Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders feature four juicy double beef patties, made from 100% fresh, never frozen hand-cut beef and delivering up to 12 ounces of beef* per order, and double cheese on toasted King's Hawaiian® Rolls, stacked vertically on Red Robin's iconic tower stand. Guests looking to experience a new kind of slider can choose between two options:Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders: Four double beef patty sliders layered with American cheese, onions, ketchup and mustard on King's Hawaiian® Rolls, served with pickles on the side.Towering Double Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders: Four double beef patty sliders stacked high on King's Hawaiian® Rolls with hardwood-smoked bacon crumbles, American cheese, onions, ketchup and mustard, served with pickles on the side."At King's Hawaiian, we're passionate about bringing people together through irresistible recipes," said Raouf Moussa, chief marketing officer of King's Hawaiian. "We're excited to pair our famous Sweet Rolls with Red Robin's Towering Sliders. This collaboration brings together Red Robin's iconic burgers and our fan-favorite rolls to create a truly memorable burger experience."To celebrate the new menu item, Red Robin is serving up a one-day-only dine-in offer of monumental proportions on April 20. For just $20**, guests can enjoy the Sky-High Towering Trio launch day offer featuring one Towering Double Cheeseburger Slider Tower, one Towering Onion Ring Shorty and one Cinnamon Sugar Doh! Ring® Shorty. Served on its signature towers for a feast that's as eye-catching as it is craveable, it's a satisfying way to experience the new sliders in all their towering glory at an unbeatable value.To round out the experience, guests can ride the flavor wave by pairing their sliders with a refreshing Kona Big Wave, now available at select Red Robin restaurants nationwide. With its crisp, tropical notes, the beer perfectly complements the savory stack***.To learn more about Red Robin's new Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders and find a location near you, visit redrobin.com/towering-cheeseburger-sliders.*Net weight: 12 ounces (precooked). Weight reflects product before cooking; the actual cooked weight may differ.**The Sky-High Towering Trio launch day offer is available only on April 20, 2026, for dine-in only at participating Red Robin® restaurant locations while supplies last. The Sky-High Towering Trio offer includes one (1) Towering Double Cheeseburger Slider Tower served with one (1) Onion Ring Shorty and one (1) Cinnamon Sugar Doh! Ring® Shorty. This offer is not valid with other discounts, offers or rewards including Red Robin Royalty® or Big Yummm Deals. Offer not valid for third-party site orders, online mobile app, to-go, catering or delivery orders. No modifications or substitutions permitted. No cash value. The Sky-High Towering Trio offer does not include tax and gratuity. We reserve the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time without notice, and it is available only on April 20, 2026, while supplies last.***Must be 21 years or older to purchase or consume alcohol.About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® Pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!














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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 28, 2025February 25, 2026 4:05 PM
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.Chief Executive Officer CommentsDave Pace, Red Robin's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "In mid-2025, we launched our First Choice strategic plan and saw steady improvement in our business performance throughout the balance of the year. The actions we took to improve our price-value equation, drive labor efficiency, and empower our Managing Partners helped drive a significant increase in Adjusted EBITDA year-over-year.Importantly, we leaned into our micro-targeted marketing and our Big Yummm value platform, driving a clear inflection in traffic performance. After steadily closing our traffic gap to the casual dining industry throughout the back half of 2025, in December we outperformed the industry for the first time since the third quarter of 2024. This reinforces our belief that when we align compelling value, operational excellence, and precision marketing, we can win market share in a competitive environment."Pace concluded, "The strategic decisions we made in 2025 under our First Choice plan positioned us to enter 2026 with greater focus and financial flexibility. We are building a more disciplined, guest-driven company with improving profitability, a strengthening balance sheet, and a clear roadmap for sustainable performance. While there is much more work ahead, we are encouraged by the trajectory of the business and expect to make further meaningful progress in 2026."Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Summary:The following table presents financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year of 2025, compared to results from the same periods in 2024 ($ in millions except per share data):

Twelve Weeks Ended
Twelve Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended

December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Total revenues
$                         269.0
$                      285.2
$               1,210.2
$               1,248.6Restaurant revenues
263.8
280.6
1,189.8
1,224.3








Comparable restaurant revenue, including
deferred loyalty revenue(1)
(3.1) %
1.8 %
(0.7) %
(1.2) %Comparable restaurant revenue, excluding
deferred loyalty revenue(1)
(3.3) %
3.4 %
(0.3) %
(1.3) %








Income (loss) from operations
(4.0)
(33.5)
2.8
(53.1)Income (loss) from operations as a percent of
total revenues
(1.5) %
(11.8) %
0.2 %
(4.3) %








Restaurant Level Operating Profit(2)
$                           30.2
$                        32.2
$                  151.5
$                  132.6Restaurant Level Operating Profit Margin(2)
11.4 %
11.5 %
12.7 %
10.8 %








Net income (loss)
(10.1)
(39.7)
(23.3)
(77.5)Adjusted EBITDA(2)
$                           11.8
$                        14.4
$                    69.7
$                    45.6








Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$                         (0.56)
$                       (2.48)
$                   (1.31)
$                   (4.93)Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted(2)
$                         (0.41)
$                       (0.86)
$                   (0.64)
$                   (3.01)

(1) Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated for at least 18 months as of the beginning of the period presented.(2) See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results" for more details.Full Year 2025 CommentaryComparable restaurant revenue, excluding the impact of deferred loyalty revenue, decreased (0.3)%. This included a (3.8)% decrease in guest traffic, a (0.7)% decrease in menu mix and a 4.2% benefit from net menu pricing. The benefit from net menu pricing decreased steadily throughout fiscal 2025, as we intentionally took limited pricing actions during the year to improve value for our guests.Restaurant level operating profit margin of 12.7%, a 190 basis point improvement from fiscal year 2024. This improvement was primarily driven by higher average guest check and the benefits of efficiency initiatives offsetting the impact of inflation and lower guest traffic.Adjusted EBITDA of $69.7 million, a 53% increase from fiscal year 2024. This improvement was driven by increases in restaurant level operating profit, effective cost control of corporate expenses and reduced selling expense.Balance Sheet and LiquidityAs of December 28, 2025, the Company had outstanding borrowings under its credit facility of $170.2 million and liquidity of approximately $56.9 million, including cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under its credit facility.Outlook for Fiscal 2026 and Guidance PolicyThe Company provides guidance on select information related to the Company's financial and operating performance, and such measures may differ from year to year. The projections are as of this date and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement this information.The Company's fiscal 2026 guidance metrics are as follows:Comparable Restaurant Revenue growth, excluding deferred loyalty revenue, of 0.5% to 1.5%;Restaurant level operating profit of approximately 13.0%;Adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $73 million;Capital expenditures of $25 million to $30 million.Providing Income (loss) from operations and Net income (loss) guidance is potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting event-driven transactional and other non-core operating items. As such, we do not present a reconciliation of forecasted non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures.Investor Conference Call and WebcastRed Robin will host an investor conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, and outlook for fiscal 2026 today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-689-8560, which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call Me. The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start. A replay will be available from approximately two hours after the end of the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the conference ID is 13758272. The replay will be available through Wednesday, March 11, 2026.The call will be webcast live and later archived from the Company's Investor Relations website.Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!Forward-Looking StatementsForward-looking statements in this press release and in today's conference call regarding the Company's future performance; our "First Choice" plan and the anticipated impacts thereof; our expectations about pricing and average check size; anticipated capital deployment initiatives; our targeted marketing strategy and ability to drive sales and traffic; our ability to build upon investments and transformational changes; our capital structure initiatives including refinancing and refranchising; our ability to gain efficiency in our labor and operations to deliver growth in profitability; changes to our restaurant portfolio; and statements under the heading "Outlook for Fiscal 2026 and Guidance Policy", including with respect to comparable restaurant revenue growth, restaurant level operating profit, capital expenditures and Adjusted EBITDA; and all other statements that are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook" or "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to the following: that our performance for the remainder of 2026 will not be consistent with the Company's results during the first eight weeks of 2026; the effectiveness of the Company's strategic initiatives, including our "First Choice" plan, labor and service models, and operational improvement initiatives and our ability to execute on such strategic initiatives; the global and domestic economic and geopolitical environment; our ability to effectively compete in the industry and attract and retain Guests; our ability to extend or refinance our maturing indebtedness; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; our ability to service our debt and comply with the covenants in our credit facility; a privacy or security breach or a failure of our information technology systems; the effectiveness and timing of the Company's marketing and branding strategies and impact on reputation, including the loyalty program and social media platforms; changes in consumer preferences; leasing space including the location of such leases in areas of declining traffic; changes in cost and availability of commodities and the uncertain impact of tariffs or other potential disruptions in the supply chain; interruptions in the delivery of food and other products from third parties; pricing increases and labor costs; changes in consumer behavior or preference; aging technology infrastructure; our ability to successfully complete tactical refranchising initiatives and on favorable terms; maintaining and improving our existing restaurants; potential acquisitions, dispositions, or refranchising of our restaurants; our geographic concentration in the Western United States; the retention of our management team; our compensation strategy including availability of equity-based compensation for our management team; our ability to recruit, staff, train, and retain our workforce; operating conditions, including adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, and other events affecting the regions where our restaurants are operated; actions taken by our franchisees that could harm our business or reputation; negative publicity regarding food safety or health concerns; protection of our intellectual property rights; changes in laws and regulations affecting the operation of our restaurants; volatility in our stock price; and an increase in litigation or legal claims by team members, franchisees, customers, vendors, and stockholders. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements and risk factors described from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Comparable Restaurant Revenue The following table presents the percentage change in comparable restaurant revenue in each quarter and the full year of fiscal 2025:
Increase (Decrease) Versus Prior Year
Sixteen Weeks
EndedApril 20, 2025 Twelve Weeks
EndedJuly 13, 2025 Twelve Weeks
EndedOctober 5, 2025 Twelve Weeks
EndedDecember 28, 2025Fifty-Two Weeks
EndedDecember 28, 2025Guest traffic(3.5) %(5.5) %(3.0) %(3.6) %(3.8) %Menu price (net)6.8 %4.4 %2.8 %1.6 %4.2 %Menu mix(0.1) %(0.2) %(1.1) %(1.3) %(0.7) %Deferred loyalty revenue(0.1) %(1.9) %0.1 %0.2 %(0.4) %Total change in comparable restaurant revenue3.1 %(3.2) %(1.2) %(3.1) %(0.7) % RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(In thousands, except per share data)(Unaudited)


Twelve Weeks
Ended
Twelve Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended

December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Revenues:







Restaurant revenue
$                 263,756
$                 280,624
$              1,189,780
$              1,224,254Franchise revenue and other revenue
5,287
4,603
20,445
24,306 Total revenues
269,043
285,227
1,210,225
1,248,560Costs and expenses:







Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and
amortization shown separately below):







Cost of sales
65,539
67,633
283,883
292,392Labor
97,237
109,073
437,242
479,631Other operating
46,894
48,229
213,187
216,242Occupancy
23,902
23,510
103,958
103,359Depreciation and amortization
12,088
12,843
51,120
57,729General and administrative
14,936
18,443
76,254
81,721Selling
8,803
5,665
31,328
36,719Other (gains) charges, net
3,617
33,360
10,463
33,848 Total costs and expenses
273,016
318,756
1,207,435
1,301,641








Income (loss) from operations
(3,973)
(33,529)
2,790
(53,081)Other (income) expense:







Interest expense, net and other
6,049
6,321
25,816
24,550Income (loss) before income taxes
(10,022)
(39,850)
(23,026)
(77,631)Income tax (benefit) expense
85
(134)
258
(90)Net income (loss)
$                 (10,107)
$                 (39,716)
$                 (23,284)
$                 (77,541)Income (loss) per share:







Basic
$                     (0.56)
$                     (2.48)
$                     (1.31)
$                     (4.93)Diluted
$                     (0.56)
$                     (2.48)
$                     (1.31)
$                     (4.93)Weighted average shares outstanding:







Basic
17,977
16,014
17,789
15,736Diluted
17,977
16,014
17,789
15,736 RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)



December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Assets:



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                   19,924
$                   30,651Accounts receivable, net
19,441
19,688Inventories
25,729
26,737Prepaid expenses and other current assets
14,234
13,608Restricted cash
9,615
8,750Total current assets
88,943
99,434Property and equipment, net
158,105
181,224Operating lease assets, net
295,996
331,617Intangible assets, net
9,155
11,064Assets held for sale
2,263
4,313Other assets, net
9,065
13,662Total assets
$                 563,527
$                 641,314Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit):



Current liabilities:



Accounts payable
$                   31,391
$                   29,783Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities
44,039
39,672Unearned revenue
27,287
27,083Current portion of operating lease obligations
49,111
50,083Accrued liabilities and other
46,801
42,931 Total current liabilities
198,629
189,552Long-term debt
164,741
181,641Long-term portion of operating lease obligations
300,055
345,635Other non-current liabilities
6,450
8,755 Total liabilities
669,875
725,583Stockholders' equity (deficit):



Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 22,050 shares issued; 18,009 and 17,403
shares outstanding as of December 28, 2025 and December 29, 2024
22
22Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of
December 28, 2025 and December 29, 2024
—
—Treasury stock 4,041 and 4,647 shares, at cost as of December 28, 2025 and December 29, 2024
(143,247)
(164,937)Paid-in capital
213,180
233,667Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(60)
(62)Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
(176,243)
(152,959) Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
(106,348)
(84,269)Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
$                 563,527
$                 641,314Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP ResultsIn addition to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") throughout this press release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP measures, which present operating results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP and include the following: (i) Restaurant level operating profit, (ii) net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), (iii) adjusted EBITDA, and (iv) adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income per share - diluted.We believe that our use of non-GAAP financial measures permits investors to assess the operating performance of our business relative to our performance based on GAAP results and relative to other companies within the restaurant industry by isolating the effects of certain items that may vary from period to period without correlation to core operating performance or that vary widely among similar companies. Management believes this supplemental information will assist with comparisons of past and future financial results against the present financial results presented herein.Restaurant Level Operating ProfitThe Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise revenue and other revenue, plus other (gains) charges, net, selling, general and administrative, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes costs associated with selling, general and administrative functions, as well as other (gains) charges, net because these costs are non-operating and therefore not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income (loss) from operations as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.The following table reconciles income (loss) from operations to restaurant level operating profit in thousands and in percent of total revenue for the period presented:
Twelve Weeks Ended
Twelve Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Income (loss) from operations$    (3,973)
(1.5) %
$    (33,529)
(11.8) %
$      2,790
0.2 %
$   (53,081)
(4.3) %















Less:














Franchise revenue and other revenue$     5,287
2.0 %
$       4,603
1.6 %
$    20,445
1.7 %
$      24,306
2.0 %















Add:














Other (gains) charges, net$     3,617
1.3 %
$     33,360
11.7 %
$    10,463
0.9 %
$    33,848
2.7 %General and administrative14,936
5.6
18,443
6.5
76,254
6.4
81,721
6.6Selling8,803
3.3
5,665
2.0
31,328
2.6
36,719
2.9Depreciation and amortization12,088
4.5
12,843
4.5
51,120
4.3
57,729
4.6Restaurant level operating profit$   30,184
11.4 %
$    32,179
11.5 %
$  151,510
12.7 %
$  132,630
10.8 %















Income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total
revenues(1.5) %


(11.8) %


0.2 %


(4.3) %

Restaurant level operating profit margin (as a
percentage of restaurant revenue)11.4 %


11.5 %


12.7 %


10.8 %

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAWe define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA, further adjusted to exclude the impact of non-operating items including changes in estimates, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains (losses) on restaurant sales, severance and executive transition costs, stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash or discrete items. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental measures of our performance that we believe gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company.The following table reconciles net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA in thousands for the period presented:
Twelve Weeks Ended
Twelve Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Net income (loss) as reported$                 (10,107)
$                  (39,716)
$                 (23,284)
$                 (77,541)Interest expense, net (1)6,013
6,301
25,607
24,805Income tax (benefit) provision85
(134)
258
(90)Depreciation and amortization12,088
12,843
51,120
57,729EBITDA$                     8,079
$                  (20,706)
$                   53,701
$                     4,903







Stock-based compensation expense (2)$                          90
$                     1,760
$                     5,573
$                     6,889Other (gains) charges, net:






Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net$                     3,279
$                   32,351
$                     2,785
$                   34,080Gain on sale of restaurant property10
—
(1,127)
(7,425)Severance and executive transition303
77
2,181
1,181Litigation contingencies(980)
(10)
2,198
1,037Asset disposal and other, net1,005
942
4,426
4,975Adjusted EBITDA$                   11,786
$                   14,414
$                   69,737
$                   45,640

(1) Interest expense, net is comprised of interest expense and interest income, the latter of which is included in interest (income) and other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations(2) Consisted of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards including phantom performance awards that may be settled in stock or cash at the Company's optionThe following table reconciles net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA in each quarter and the full year of fiscal 2025:
Sixteen Weeks
Ended
Twelve Weeks
Ended
Twelve Weeks
Ended
Twelve Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended(Dollars in thousands)April 20, 2025
July 13, 2025
October 5, 2025
December 28, 2025
December 28, 2025Net (income) loss as reported$              1,249
$             3,993
$         (18,419)
$               (10,107)
$               (23,284)Interest expense, net (1)7,964
5,721
5,909
6,013
25,607Income tax (benefit) provision(3)
(97)
273
85
258Depreciation and amortization15,434
11,579
12,019
12,088
51,120EBITDA$            24,644
$           21,196
$              (218)
$                   8,079
$                 53,701









Stock-based compensation expense (2)$              2,589
$             1,489
$             1,405
$                        90
$                   5,573Other (gains) charges, net:








Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net$                 210
$            (1,615)
$                911
$                   3,279
$                   2,785Gain on sale of restaurant property(1,137)
—
—
10
(1,127)Severance and executive transition880
459
539
303
2,181Litigation contingencies12
11
3,155
(980)
2,198Asset disposal and other, net711
889
1,821
1,005
4,426Adjusted EBITDA$            27,909
$           22,429
$             7,613
$                 11,786
$                 69,737

(1) Interest expense, net is comprised of interest expense and interest income, the latter of which is included in interest (income) and other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations(2) Consisted of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards including phantom performance awards that may be settled in stock or cash at the Company's optionAdjusted Net Income (loss) Per Diluted ShareWe define adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share as net income (loss) excluding the impact of non-operating items including changes in estimates, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains (losses) on restaurant sales, severance and executive transition costs, stock-based compensation expense and other non-cash or discrete items; net of income tax impacts. Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted is a supplemental measure of our performance that we believe gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company.The following table reconciles net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted for the period presented:

Twelve Weeks Ended
Twelve Weeks Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended
Fifty-Two Weeks
Ended(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024
December 28, 2025
December 29, 2024Net income (loss) as reported
$                   (10,107)
$                 (39,716)
$                   (23,284)
$                   (77,541)Stock-based compensation expense (1)
90
1,760
5,573
6,889Other (gains) charges, net:







Asset impairment and restaurant closures costs, net
3,279
32,351
2,785
34,080Gain on sale of restaurant property
10
—
(1,127)
(7,425)Severance and executive transition
303
77
2,181
1,181Litigation contingencies
(980)
(10)
2,198
1,037Asset disposal and other, net
1,005
942
4,426
4,975Income tax effect (2)
(964)
(9,131)
(4,169)
(10,592)Adjusted net income (loss)
$                     (7,364)
$                 (13,727)
$                   (11,417)
$                   (47,396)








Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share:







Net income (loss) as reported
$                       (0.56)
$                     (2.48)
$                       (1.31)
$                       (4.93)Stock-based compensation expense (1)
0.01
0.11
0.31
0.44Other (gains) charges, net:







 Asset impairment and restaurant closure costs, net
0.18
2.02
0.16
2.17 Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
—
(0.06)
(0.47) Severance and executive transition
0.02
—
0.12
0.08 Litigation contingencies
(0.05)
—
0.12
0.07 Asset disposal and other, net
0.06
0.06
0.25
0.32Income tax effect (2)
(0.07)
(0.57)
(0.23)
(0.69)Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted
$                       (0.41)
$                     (0.86)
$                       (0.64)
$                       (3.01)








Weighted average shares outstanding:







Basic
17,977
16,014
17,789
15,736Diluted (3)
17,977
16,014
17,789
15,736

(1) Consisted of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards including phantom performance awards that may be settled in stock or cash at the Company's option.(2) Assumed a 26% income tax rate, representing a blended average of federal and state statutory rates.(3) Antidilutive securities have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the Company reported a net loss for the period. 



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#BARCHART RED 100% SELL
#04/14/21 1:11 PM
#Usage: Generation of initial short watchlist then scanned for sell triggers (ex: bearish candlesticks, indicator sell signals)
#also can be used to identify a set of stocks to investigate for oversold situations for covered puts option positions using standard RSI

#composite trendspotter
DetrendedPriceOsc("color norm length" = 34, length = 34) < 0
and
#short term indicators
close < simplemovingavg(length=20)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) < simplemovingavg(length=50)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) < simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) < simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
#medium term indicators
close < simplemovingavg(length=50)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) < simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) < simplemovingavg(length=150)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) < simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
#long term indicators
close < simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
close < simplemovingavg(length=150)
and
close < simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
simplemovingavg(length=100) < simplemovingavg(length=200)

I developed the ThinkorSwim thinkscript translation of Barchart's "100% Green Buy" method through reverse engineering. It works flawlessly. This is based on nearly decade of personal research for a simple key component of it. This is also would be what I would use as a primary filter for buying stocks.

Then I would focus on high quality ones represented by the following traits:

1) Stock is optionable

2) Above 5 for long or 10 dollars for short to enable hypothecation and financial industry participation

3) Finally either have at least 300,000 average volume commonly or
3.1) Volume of 1,000,000 currently as a shortcut


Enjoy...


#BARCHART GREEN 100% BUY
#04/12/21 12:50 PM
#Usage: Generation of initial long watchlist then scanned for buy triggers (ex: bullish candlesticks, indicator buy signals)
#also can be used to identify a set of stocks to investigate for overbought situations for covered calls option positions using standard RSI

#composite trendspotter
DetrendedPriceOsc("color norm length" = 34, length = 34) > 0
and
#short term indicators
close > simplemovingavg(length=20)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) > simplemovingavg(length=50)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) > simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
simplemovingavg(length=20) > simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
#medium term indicators
close > simplemovingavg(length=50)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) > simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) > simplemovingavg(length=150)
and
simplemovingavg(length=50) > simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
#long term indicators
close > simplemovingavg(length=100)
and
close > simplemovingavg(length=150)
and
close > simplemovingavg(length=200)
and
simplemovingavg(length=100) > simplemovingavg(length=200)

When you run the scan you look at the results and evaluate them. Typing in the stock picks in https://www.barchart.com/ you seperate the wheat from the chaff by filter. You keep the ones that have a "Green Strong Buy" with a "100%" endorsement only.



Even later if the ratings vary it is ok, timing is everything for the beginning of this trade method.

For instance this stock is still good. It was the best with Green Strong Buy and 100% endorsement previously, it is simply digesting its gains before the next move up.



One can use various methods to maintain profits. Some are complex and some are simple. The simplest is a 50 day moving average. If the stock later closed below the 50 day moving average, perhaps it is time to release and rescan.

I personally prefer checking stocks out on https://stockcharts.com/ and type in the stock symbol. Then if the bold macd signal line is above 0 then I keep holding. For advanced trading I might venture into selling covered calls when the RSI is above 70 to reduce risk and enhance profits.

For example we see RRGB is bullish, and indeed the MACD is above 0.

https://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=rrgb


This chart is fine until the inevitable MACD end of day close below zero some day. This is no problem as usually it is a prompt to take profits to reinvest elsewhere and expand via compound investment.

Let's start buying Red Robin, this chart has a nice bull flag on an uptrend...

I found this using the free scan technique provided on https://www.swing-trade-stocks.com/
The site looks good I like the rationale and completeness...two thumbs up...




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If using https://www.stockcharts.com web based service, he has a good writeup on scanning and the code here

https://www.swing-trade-stocks.com/stockcharts.html



If using https://www.thinkorswim.com desktop software, this is the code I translated to thinkscript for a scan term daily



#Long Swing Trade
#thinkscript translation of http://www.swing-trade-stocks.com/stockcharts.html
#use as a new custom scan term daily in a new scanning window
#+add filter -> study -> edit -> copy and paste
#if experiencing scan timeouts select Scan In:Optionable or other smaller subset lists
#09/10/16 7:43PM


close >= 5
and
VolumeAvg(length = 60) >= 300000
and
high < high[1]
and
high[1] < high[2]
and
SimpleMovingAvg(length = 10) > MovAvgExponential(length = 30)
and
close > MovAvgExponential(length = 30)
and
close < SimpleMovingAvg(length = 10)
and
close > SimpleMovingAvg(length = 200)
and
SimpleMovingAvg(length = 50) > MovAvgExponential(length = 150)
and
ADX(length = 10) > 20

I love eating at Red Robin!

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News: $RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) Q2 2020 Earnings Call Transcript

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News: $RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal Second Quarter Ended July 12, 2020

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the quarter ended July 12, 2020. Second Qua...

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News: $RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB) Q2 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

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News: $RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Reports Results for the Fiscal Second Quarter Ended July 14, 2019

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the quarter ended Ju...

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News: $RRGB Red Robin Issues Statement in Response to Vintage Capital

Red Robin (NASDAQ:RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today issued the following statement in response to the 13D filing by Vintage C...

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Red Robin's stock soars after shareholder said its prepared to make a buyout bid
By Tomi Kilgore
Published: Jun 13, 2019 9:19 am ET
Shares of Red Robin Grourmet Burgers Inc. RRGB+30.18% ran up 27% in active premarket trade Thursday, after the restaurant chain disclosed that its third-largest shareholder, Vintage Capital Management LLC, said it was prepared to make a buyout bid for the company. In a letter Red Robin's board of directors, Vintage, which owns 1.5 million shares, or 11.5%, of Red Robin's outstanding shares, said it was prepared to pay $40 a share in cash an auction to buy the rest of Red Robin shares that it didn't already own. That would represent a 57% premium to the stock's Wednesday closing price, and would value the company at about $519 million. Earlier this month, Red Robin adopted a shareholder rights plan, known as a poison pill, aimed at protecting the company from a hostile takeover. Vintage said it has sought communication with management to help drive an improvement in the strategic direction and to help recruit "an 'A+' operator" to accept the chief executive officer role, given that "it is clear that many such quality candidates are refusing to entertain the opportunity due to the lack of confidence in the board's leadership and Red Robin's disastrous operating and market performance." Red Robin's stock has tumbled 52% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 SPX+0.41% has gained 3.8%.

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$RRGB Take a bite of Red Robin Burger pre earnings, Reversal ?

Sentiment in NASDAQ:RRGB is not great heading into earnings , this analysis is purely highlighting the possibility of a reversal trade in a extremely beaten down stock. There is the possibility that it is so bad it's good, but very risky, considering that revenue and earnings are expected to be a miss as a result of high labour costs, new advertising campaigns and store remodeling. The stock has a very high short interest, so any upside surprise and a huge short squeeze will rocket it higher.
Remember it is risky.

INTEGRATED CORE STRATEGIES (US) LLC has filed a new 13G, reporting 4.2% ownership in $RRGB - https://fintel.io/soh/us/rrgb/integrated-core-strategies-us-llc

In today at $47.45 for earnings AH

Harry has posted Charts of the Day video on RRGB at TheTechTrader site noting: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB) continues to get hammered, down another 84 cents to 47.55, or 1.7%, on 207,646 shares traded on Tuesday. I think this is a stock that is destined to get killed. Targets are 40, and then 35. http://tinyurl.com/ja89cpx

No problem, just ran a scan and TPIV looks good to me long term, posted a note on that board.

Thanks

It looks bearish right now, it just broke down through a continuation pattern called a bear flag. If you want to hold on to it and can buy put options that can help out. Otherwise consider having a price in mind where you would close the position. It has been a long time since my original posting and markets do change, when stocks start to make lower highs and lower lows that's a downtrend to consider. Best wishes and good luck

Boy this stock his killing me right now. Any updates?

You may want to see similar week old IPO for IBGR @ $1.10.

I stumbled into IBGR. If you like Red Robin for opportunity then Illegalburgerco.com is ripe for your curiosity.

$RRGB recent news/filings

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Tue, 19 May 2015 16:31:00 GMT ~ Red Robin Shares Fly As Q1 Earnings Crush Views


read full: http://news.investors.com/051915-753270-red-robin-beats-q1-earnings-forecasts-shares-rise.htm?ven=yahoocp&src=aurlled&ven=yahoo
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Tue, 19 May 2015 15:42:42 GMT ~ Walmart slips on Q1 miss, Take-Two beats the street, Red Robin flies on earnings


read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-slips-on-q1-miss--take-two-beats-the-street--red-robin-flies-on-earnings-154243951.html
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Tue, 19 May 2015 15:12:00 GMT ~ Red Robin Honors Military Guests this Memorial Day Weekend

[PR Newswire] - GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Memorial Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is proud to offer all veterans, retired, active duty and military spouses, who are ...

read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/red-robin-honors-military-guests-151200383.html
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Tue, 19 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT ~ Red Robin posts strong first quarter


read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/video/red-robin-posts-strong-first-150000675.html
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Tue, 19 May 2015 14:00:00 GMT ~ Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc Earnings Call scheduled for 10:00 am ET today


read full: http://biz.yahoo.com/cc/2/150132.html
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$RRGB company information

## source: otcmarkets.com

Link: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/company-info
Ticker: $RRGB
OTC Market Place: Not Available
CIK code: 0001171759
Company name: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Company website: http://www.redrobin.com
Incorporated In: DE, USA

$RRGB share structure

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Market Value: $1,024,551,527 a/o May 18, 2015
Shares Outstanding: 14,044,572 a/o Feb 19, 2015
Float: Not Available
Authorized Shares: Not Available
Par Value: 0.001

$RRGB extra dd links

Company name: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Company website: http://www.redrobin.com

## STOCK DETAILS ##
After Hours Quote (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/after-hours
Option Chain (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/option-chain
Historical Prices (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=RRGB+Historical+Prices
Company Profile (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=RRGB+Profile
Industry (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/in?s=RRGB+Industry

## COMPANY NEWS ##
Market Stream (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/stream
Latest news (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/news - http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=RRGB+Headlines

## STOCK ANALYSIS ##
Analyst Research (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/analyst-research
Guru Analysis (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/guru-analysis
Stock Report (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/stock-report
Competitors (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/competitors
Stock Consultant (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/stock-consultant
Stock Comparison (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/stock-comparison
Investopedia (investopedia.com): http://www.investopedia.com/markets/stocks/RRGB/?wa=0
Research Reports (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/research
Basic Tech. Analysis (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=RRGB+Basic+Tech.+Analysis
Barchart (barchart.com): http://www.barchart.com/quotes/stocks/RRGB
DTCC (dtcc.com): http://search2.dtcc.com/?q=Red+Robin+Gourmet+Burgers%2C+Inc.&x=10&y=8&sp_p=all&sp_f=ISO-8859-1
Spoke company information (spoke.com): http://www.spoke.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Red+Robin+Gourmet+Burgers%2C+Inc.
Corporation WIKI (corporationwiki.com): http://www.corporationwiki.com/search/results?term=Red+Robin+Gourmet+Burgers%2C+Inc.&x=0&y=0
WHOIS (domaintools.com): http://whois.domaintools.com/http://www.redrobin.com
Alexa (alexa.com): http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/http://www.redrobin.com#
Corporate website internet archive (archive.org): http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.redrobin.com

## FUNDAMENTALS ##
Call Transcripts (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/call-transcripts
Annual Report (companyspotlight.com): http://www.companyspotlight.com/library/companies/keyword/RRGB
Income Statement (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/financials?query=income-statement
Revenue/EPS (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/revenue-eps
SEC Filings (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/sec-filings
Edgar filings (sec.gov): http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001171759&owner=exclude&count=40
Latest filings (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/filings
Latest financials (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/financials
Short Interest (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/short-interest
Dividend History (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/dividend-history
RegSho (regsho.com): http://www.regsho.com/tools/symbol_stats.php?sym=RRGB&search=search
OTC Short Report (otcshortreport.com): http://otcshortreport.com/index.php?index=RRGB
Short Sales (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/short-sales
Key Statistics (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=RRGB+Key+Statistics
Insider Roster (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ir?s=RRGB+Insider+Roster
Income Statement (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/is?s=RRGB
Balance Sheet (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bs?s=RRGB
Cash Flow (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/cf?s=RRGB+Cash+Flow&annual

## HOLDINGS ##
Major holdings (cnbc.com): http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/RRGB/tab/8.1
Insider transactions (yahoo.com): http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=RRGB+Insider+Transactions
Insider transactions (secform4.com): http://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/RRGB.htm
Insider transactions (insidercrow.com): http://www.insidercow.com/history/company.jsp?company=RRGB
Ownership Summary (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/ownership-summary
Institutional Holdings (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/institutional-holdings
Insiders (SEC Form 4) (nasdaq.com): http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/RRGB/insider-trades
Insider Disclosure (otcmarkets.com): http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RRGB/insider-transactions

## SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER VARIOUS SOURCES ##
PST (pennystocktweets.com): http://www.pennystocktweets.com/stocks/profile/RRGB
Market Watch (marketwatch.com): http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/RRGB
Bloomberg (bloomberg.com): http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/RRGB:US
Morningstar (morningstar.com): http://quotes.morningstar.com/stock/s?t=RRGB
Bussinessweek (businessweek.com): http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ticker=RRGB



$RRGB DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/RRGB

I've been licking at food and drink, this may be tasty at this price. Looking at TR and JALA too. Need to diversify into a food and bev play.

The newest filing report came out recently. Quick link here: http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=64279265

The report seems to have positive news all-around.

~ Thursday! $RRGB ~ Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Calling All Jims: Visit Red Robin for Your FREE Jim Beam® Burger On “Jim Day,” Dec. 6

First graph, first sentence of release should read: Of all the first names in the U.S. today, “Jim” is by far the most abundant, with more than 5 million people sharing Jim, James, Jimmy or some variation of the moniker. (sted Of all the surnames in the U.S. today, “Jim” is by far the most abundant, with more than 5 million people sharing Jim, James, Jimmy or some variation of the moniker.).


In honor of the Sweet Jim Beam Bacon Swiss Burger, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Jim Beam have declared Tuesday, Dec. 6 to be "Jim Day." (Photo: Business Wire)

The corrected release reads:

CALLING ALL JIMS: VISIT RED ROBIN FOR YOUR FREE JIM BEAM®BURGER ON “JIM DAY,” DEC. 6

Of all the first names in the U.S. today, “Jim” is by far the most abundant, with more than 5 million people sharing Jim, James, Jimmy or some variation of the moniker. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, all the Jims of America will have more in common than their name when they’re eligible for a free Sweet Jim Beam® Bacon Swiss Burger at participating Red Robin® restaurants nationwide on that day.

Red Robin teamed up with one of the most well-known Jims, Jim Beam® – the best-selling brand of bourbon in the world – to create this mouth-watering burger complete with a bourbon-glazed beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized bourbon onions and melted Swiss cheese on a garlic-butter toasted brioche bun. To celebrate this limited-time burger, Red Robin designated tomorrow as “Jim Day” and any guests who verify their “Jim” status with a photo I.D. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, will have the opportunity to indulge in the Sweet Jim Beam® Bacon Swiss Burger’s perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors for free.*

“We’re betting there are lots of ‘Jims’ out there who would enjoy a burger with bourbon and bacon so we’re giving them the chance to try one on us,” said Denny Post, Red Robin’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “And if your name isn’t ‘Jim,’ invite one of the millions of ‘Jims’ in the U.S. to visit Red Robin with you on December 6, and make sure they offer you a bite of their Jim Beam burger, of course.”

The Sweet Jim Beam® Bacon Swiss Burger, along with a perennial holiday favorite, the Gingerbread Shake, which is blended with graham cracker crumbs and topped with a gingersnap cookie, is only available for a limited time through December 24. For an adult version of the shake, guests 21 years of age or older can add a shot of Jim Beam to the Gingerbread Shake.

For more information about Red Robin and to find a restaurant location near you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., is the gourmet burger expert, famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature Mad Mixology® Beverages. There are more than 460 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

* Free burger does not include Bottomless Steak Fries

If anyone plays with pink sheets jump on board now. Red Robin to start serving HFBG.

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Red Robin Appoints Glenn B. Kaufman to the Board of Directors

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB) today announced the appointment of Glenn B. Kaufman to its Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2010.
Mr. Kaufman is a Managing Member of The D Cubed Group, a private market investment firm with a long-term value creation strategy centered on supporting each company and its executives in driving continuous improvement in business quality. Prior to forming D Cubed he spent 11 years at American Securities Capital Partners, where he was a Managing Director since 2001. During his tenure Mr. Kaufman spearheaded the firm's investing in the restaurant and franchising, and healthcare sectors. He served as Chairman or a Director of Potbelly Sandwich Works, El Pollo Loco, Press Ganey Associates, Anthony International and DRL Holdings.

"We are pleased to welcome Glenn to our Board of Directors. With his successful experience both investing and helping to drive performance in companies in our industry and elsewhere, Glenn will be a great contributor to our Board," said Pattye Moore, Red Robin's Board Chair. "As we have previously announced, the Company's Board of Directors has been proactively taking steps to enhance governance and this completes our process to add four new independent board members who all bring significant industry expertise and business experience. Combined with the positive progress we are making toward recruiting a highly qualified CEO, we feel on track in doing the things we need to do to position Red Robin for strong future success."

Mr. Kaufman spent four years as an attorney with Cravath, Swaine & Moore and worked previously in the small business consulting group of Price Waterhouse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from Harvard.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., serves up wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences in a family-friendly environment. Red Robin(R) restaurants are famous for serving more than two dozen insanely delicious, high-quality gourmet burgers in a variety of recipes with Bottomless Steak Fries(R), as well as salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and signature Mad Mixology(R) Beverages. There are more than 440 Red Robin(R) restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including company-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements.

SOURCE: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.



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JASDIP says strong buy!

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (NasdaqGS: RRGB - News), the casual dining restaurant operator, recently reported its first-quarter 2010 results. The quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents, and up 28.0% from 25 cents posted in the prior-year quarter.

Quarterly Performance

Total revenue in the quarter improved 1.7% year over year to $275.5 million. Red Robin’s total revenue comprises restaurant sales (up 0.3% to $267.5 million), franchise royalties and fees (up 0.4% to $4.2 million) and other revenue (up more than 100.0% to $3.8 million).

Comparable restaurant sales slashed 2.3% for company-owned restaurants in the reported quarter compared with an 8.1% decrease in the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 2.4% decline in the average guest check, partially offset by a 0.1% increase in guest counts. Comparable sales for franchise restaurants in the U.S. dropped 2.1% year over year, while the same for Canada rose 4.8% year over year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses in the quarter leaped 24.2% year over year to $30.8 million attributable to investment in the company’s television media campaign.

Operating profit of Red Robin spiked up 7.6% year over year to $7.8 million and operating margin was up 10 basis points (bps) to 2.8% in the quarter, as its television advertising initiative lured more guests.

Tax Rate decreased to 17.1% from 25.3% in the previous year comparable quarter, primarily due to more favorable general business and tax credits.

Financial Aspects

Red Robin ended its first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $13.9 million, total outstanding debt of $170.2 million and with shareholders’ equity of $295.2 million. Total debt includes $113.3 million in borrowings under its $150 million term loan, $50.5 million of borrowings under its $150 million revolving credit facility and $6.3 million outstanding for capital leases.

Outlook

Red Robin reduced its revenue forecast for fiscal 2010 in the range of $872 million to $880 million from its previous expectation of $887 million to $895 million. The company also cut its 2010 earnings estimates to $1.10 to $1.30 per share, from its prior view of $1.27 to $1.45 per share. The company expects comparable restaurant sales to rise between 0% and 1% in fiscal 2010. The company intends to stress more on brand awareness through a national advertising campaign.

In fiscal year 2010, Red Robin plans to open 12 to 13 company-owned restaurants, and 3 to 4 franchised restaurants.

Our Recommendation

As the company has reduced its outlook, we maintain our Zacks #3 Rank on the stock, which translates into a short-term Neutral recommendation. Our long-term recommendation for the stock also remains in the middle of the road at Neutral.

Apart from Red Robin, another stock that promises long-term growth opportunities is Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG - News), for which we currently have an Outperform recommendation as it remained largely unruffled by the recent economic slowdown and reported a strong first quarter earnings of $1.19 per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents.


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They are opening that many stores in this economic climate? This thing will come back strong.

Just can't believe this thing took a 20% haircut on that news.

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